Italian Serie A matchday 17 sees Parma hosting Fiorentina. Parma currently sits in 17th place, with a disappointing recent form. They lost their last home match against Lazio, managing only one win in their last four games. Parma's home record in the last ten matches includes 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, demonstrating a high rate of draws. Their home games have seen an average of 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 goals conceded, indicating a weak attack and a fragile defense. Fiorentina is currently ranked 20th. After a home victory against Udinese, they ended a two-match losing streak, boosting their morale. Fiorentina's away record in their last ten matches is 1 win, 3 draws, and 6 losses, showing a poor away performance. Their away games have an average of 0.8 goals scored and 1.5 goals conceded, also highlighting a weak attack and shaky defense. In their last five encounters, both teams have drawn each time. Parma has home advantage. The initial data gave Fiorentina a 0.25-goal handicap, reflecting the perceived difference in their strengths. The odds on Fiorentina are high. The total goals are set at 2.25, with high returns for over 2.25 goals, suggesting that it will be a difficult match. Parma has a team value of 155 million euros, whereas Fiorentina's is 285 million euros, showing a big difference in squad depth. Considering team strength, recent performance, and player injuries, Fiorentina, a traditionally strong team, has seen a dip in performance this season due to injuries. Though supported by the data, the support isn't strong, and the returns are high. Parma has not been at a disadvantage in past encounters, but their home win rate is low, and they have lost their last two games, which indicates a decline in their competitive form. Fiorentina, after their recent win against Udinese, has high morale and is expected to win again. Therefore, Fiorentina is favored; with a total of fewer than 2 goals. The suggested scorelines are 0-1 and 0-2, with half-time/full-time predictions of draw/loss and loss/loss.